11-day China High-speed Train Tour

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Tour code: TCG-TBH-02

Explore the ultimate highlights of China on this once-in-a-lifetime China high-speed train tour package which includes some of the world's most famous buildings, grottoes, temples, sights and scenery. We will witness the great army of the China's first emperor in history, make a pilgrimage to the mecca of Chinese kung fu...

Day 4 Beijing/Xi'an

Transfer via: by high speed G train (about 5 hrs)

Activities for today: Summer Palace

Morning visit the Summer Palace, which is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China with a history of over 800 years. Later, transfer to the train station to take the high speed train to Xi’an. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 5 Xi'an

Morning visit Xi'an Daqin Terra-Cotta & Lacquer Furniture Art Factory. In the factory, you can see the process of how to make Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Then admire the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. It is one of the most important archaeological finds in the 20th century; an army of terra-cotta warriors and the bronze chariots entombed in vast underground vaults at Emperor Qin's tomb in 2200 year ago. In the afternoon, continue to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Muslim Quarters.

Day 7 Xi'an/Luoyang

Morning transfer to Xi'an North Railway Station for the G train to Luoyang. Upon arrival, be met to visit the world cultural heritage site - Longmen Grottoes. After lunch, tour the White Horse Temple and the Luoyang Museum.

Day 8 Luoyang/Dengfeng/Zhengzhou/Shanghai

Transfer via: by fast D train (about 7.5 hrs)

Activities for today: Shaolin Temple

Today explore the mecca of Chinese Kung Fu - Shaolin Temple. It is located in the Songshan Mountain, south-east of Luoyang. You will watch the Kong Fu Show in the temple. After sightseeing, transfer to Zhengzhou Railway station for the fast D train to Shanghai. Arrival in Shanghai in the late evening, meet the guide and transfer to the hotel.

Day 9 Shanghai

Have a guided tour to see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower where has best viewing spot of Shanghai located by the Huangpu River with 468 meters high. Followed by a visit to the Yu Garden. The garden used to be a private garden with 400 years' history; it features traditional architectural style of Yangtze Delta. After that, have a free walk on the Bund and Nanjing Road.

Day 10 Shanghai

Drive to Zhujiajiao Water Town to experience the traditional life at Yangtze River Delta area. You will take a short boat in the town. Drive back to Shanghai and pay a visit to the Shouthern China Silk Mill.

Day 11 Depart Shanghai

Transfer via: international flight – your own arrangement

Be free until you are escorted to the airport for your homebound flight.

Our proven travel packages have been carefully chosen to include the most popular or unique destinations and tourist attractions in China. However, as local conditions and our clients requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your travel consultants you may modify the itinerary to give a truly unique experience!

Price Includes

Private Transfers:

Between airports / railway station, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the cities specified in the itinerary by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.

Entrance fees:

All entrance fees to scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary. The final arrangement will be determined by local tour guides based on the local circumstances which are beyond the control of TripChinaGuide. TCG will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible.

Meals:

All meals as specified in the itinerary. “B” stands for western breakfast “L” for Chinese Lunch in local Chinese restaurant. “D” for Chinese dinner in local Chinese restaurant. The quotation is basic on the above normal meals. If you have any special request about meals, like vegetarian, or Indian food etc, please inform us in advance.

Private tour escort for Sightseeing:

Normal sightseeing activities as outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide.

The English-speaking guide and driver of each city accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.

Accommodation (if include Yangtze Cruiser):

Service based on two adults sharing on one standard twin/double-bed room (cabin); solo travelers or those who want to occupy one twin/double-bed room/cabin of their own are required to pay additional charge of single supplement rate. A single room (cabin) is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost; if the recommended hotel is not available, it will be substituted by a similar class one.

All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.

Transportation:

All the domestic airfare of economy class with airport tax/ or train ticket(s) as specified in the itinerary.

Service Charge & Government Taxes

Arrangements:

The tour cost includes the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Excludes

Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets, unless other wise noted.

Any meals which are not specified in the itinerary with “B”, “L” or “D”.

Any extra cost caused by changes of natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of TripChinaGuide and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.